Fernando Alonso said on Wednesday he is not yet comfortable with oval racing as the Spanish driver races to cram years of learning into a few weeks of preparation for this year's Indianapolis 500. Alonso, a two-times Formula One world champion who only settled into the cockpit of an IndyCar for the first time two weeks ago, said he has plenty of work to do before being ready for the May 28 race. 'Happy where I am now … but definitely not comfortable,' Alonso told reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice at the sprawling 2.5 mile (4.02 km) oval speedway. Alonso, 35, had his first test session in an IndyCar two weeks ago and on Monday during his first official practice set the pace in...
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